Gay comedian Matteo Lane talks social media, Liza Minnelli and more GREGG SHAPIRO | Contributing Writer GreggShapiro@AOL.com When it comes to comedy, everyone has their own ideas about what is or isn’t funny.
Things that make you laugh might have the opposite effect on someone else. In the ongoing evolution of stand-up comedy, the presence of LGBTQ comics continues to increase at a fast pace.
While lesbian comedians have long dominated, gay male comics are making their presence felt, with Matteo Lane being — far and away — the best.
Lane, who combines Midwestern and European influences in his material, has a distinctive delivery style that often has audience members struggling to catch their breath between jokes and laughs.